Pakistan, May 9 -- The United States (US) has announced fresh sanctions against several individuals and companies accused of helping Iran acquire materials linked to weapons production.

In a statement, the US Treasury Department said sanctions had been imposed on 10 individuals and entities allegedly involved in supporting Iran's procurement networks. According to US officials, the targeted network assisted Tehran in obtaining materials and components used in military programmes.

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The sanctions list includes people and companies based in China and Hong Kong, reflecting Washington's continued focus on disrupting international supply chains linked to Iran's defence sec...